Category: Outdoor Living

Most homeowners recognize the need to remodel the insides of their homes but don’t realize that their landscaping also benefits from updating and refreshing. An old, stagnant landscape loudly declares, “Look how old and outdated I am!”  Even worse, a…

The country around the Quad-Cities is full of wild mammals. However, judging from the comments of customers coming into the garden center you would think that animals have taken over our neighborhood gardens! Having had farms in Cottonwood and Skull…

Mother’s Day in our mountain area usually means the last frost of the season.  Guess that’s why so many of us celebrate this special holiday with festivities on our decks or patios.  We enjoy being out of doors to honor…

Our first Free Design Friday was tremendously popular!  So much that designer, Rich Olson, is asking that you send an email with a photo of your landscape area in advance to minimize wait time.  Please email your photo and dimensions…

May this be the Merriest of Christmas seasons for you and your gardens.  

I could have used one of my pruning photos, but isn’t my new Scottie puppy cute? She is so cute and she knows it. This is Bailey’s first winter and she is at that stage where every day is an…

Having grown up with my grandmother living in the bedroom across from mine, I have a fondness for May, the “Older American Month”. The theme of this year’s recognition is ‘Older Americans: Connecting the Community’. Home Instead Senior Care, which…

The most festive outdoor American holiday is this weekend! It’s a time spent with a backyard BBQ, friends, family, fireworks, parades, and more. The backyard needs to look its best, yet getting it ready for a special occasion can be…

This week is always a special time at our house for two reasons. First, we celebrate the birthday of our twins, our youngest daughters, Meghan and McKenzie. So, Happy “Sweet 16” Birthday wishes to you both! Prescott motorists: If you…

If you are looking for a lilac to plant this spring the timing couldn’t be better. The moisture from a couple of weeks ago has just now brought lilacs into bloom. You will find a dozen different varieties at garden…